Welcome to Racine's 4th Fest Parade

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Welcome to the official web site of 4th Fest of Greater Racine. Here you'll find everything you need to know about one of the Midwest's largest and most colorful Independence Day parades -- cited by USA Today in 2008 as one of the Top Ten places to be in the country for Independence Day (just behind Washington, D.C.) In fact, the entire Racine community -- some 100,000 spectators of the parade alone! -- is abuzz with Independence Day activities throughout the day. 

The theme of our 2021 parade is “United We Stand!”

We hope to take you back to your childhood as America sent men into space! Participants are encouraged to keep with our theme as they parade down Main Street USA and along our 2.6 mile parade route. Spectators will see all their favorites, as well: horses, clowns, jugglers, antique cars, the popular Iwo Jima presentation, servicemen and servicewomen, award-winning marching bands (and drum & bugle corps), colorful floats, dance troupes, sports heroes, school groups, politicians, and other dignitaries -- more than 100 units in all! Indeed, there's something for everyone….

Announcements

After meeting with the City, the
Parade and Fireworks are a go for 2021!

​Specific details of what the 2021 PARADE will look like are still forthcoming. 

We can tell you now it will be much shorter than usual, about half the size that you've come to expect and love -about 50 floats total. 

Unfortunately with such short notice and restrictions put in place because of Covid19 we cant get marching bands this year. (We know we know! we are bummed out too!!!)

As of now the Fireworks are a go for this year! But that could all change with Covid19, so please do your part and stay healthy and stay safe in the way that is best for you!

We are planning on Live Streaming the parade and fireworks this year to our YouTube channel for anyone hesitant to come on down. More details to come!

Your Fourth of July Parade was voted Best Non-Festival Event by the Racine Community!

The Parade and Fireworks also took 2nd Place in the Best Free Entertainment category.
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Thank you Racine for another great year!
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CONTACT US

​General Inquiries/Volunteer
(info@racine4thfest.org)
Mark Chaffee, President
(heybernard12@yahoo.com)
Wendy Spencer, Parade Coordinator
(parade@racine4thfest.org)
Kevin Gonzalez, Donations/Sponsors
​(sponsor@racine4thfest.org)

Donations

Interested in making a donation? Click below to donate via our paypal from the comfort of your own home!